Mo 87 S over Hurricane CR
Howard County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mo 87 S over Hurricane CR in Howard County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 955 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 67 of the 134 inventoried bridges in Howard County rated fair (50.0%); 10 (7.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 151 ft |
| Location | S 21 T 51 N R 17 W |
| NBI structure number | 2371 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Howard County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR | 2011 | 5,116 | Good |
| Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR Ovr | 2011 | 5,116 | Good |
| Mo 5 S over Adams Fk CR | 2001 | 4,694 | Good |
| Mo 5 S over Sulphur CR | 1926 | 4,516 | Fair |
| US 40 E over Moniteau Creek | 1941 | 4,397 | Fair |
| Mo 240 E over Pipes Br | 1926 | 2,701 | Fair |
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